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AD59 HYB

2009 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,898 mi
Last recorded160,898 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 HYB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 160,898 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 160,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 151,708 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 151,708 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 143,046 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 136,114 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 128,833 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 124,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

full undertrays fitted.

Fail 11 Dec 2020 124,200 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front drag link bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

full undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Jun 2019 113,690 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 110,287 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 100,286 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail/Tack inside tread area. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn very close to wear limits. Tread blocks wearing out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 Nails inside tread area. ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread starting to wear very close to wear limits. Tread blokes wearing out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,174 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 72,778 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 72,776 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both Front tyres showing cords on Inner edges. Tread avg 2.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear tyres wearing very close to limits. 1.8mm max avg. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 60,450 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 50,272 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 38,755 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 33,847 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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AD59 HYB is a 2009 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 94,870 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD59 HYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 17 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD59 HYB registered?

AD59 HYB is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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